Chiller Network Will Bring Horror Home

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NBC Universal announces a new cable network devoted to horror.

By IGN Staff

Running for nearly two weeks straight, the TCA (Television Critics Association) winter press tour is a major endeavor, where nearly all the biggest channels -- from the broadcast networks to popular cable stations -- have presentations and panels discussing their upcoming programming, including new and returning series.

NBC Universal began the day with the announcement of a brand new cable network. Called Chiller, the network will focus on horror and thrillers, and feature classic movies and TV series. At launch, the programming slate will include the television series Friday the 13th,Twin Peaks,Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Tales from the Crypt. Feature films in rotation will include The Shining, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and The Birds,Sphere, The Stephen King mini-series The Langoliers,Blade Runner,Believe,The Crew and The Unholy.